How to pronounce confer
Say it like kun-FUR. Confer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- kun
- FUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of confer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FUR.
What does confer mean?
- To grant as a possession; to bestow.“The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.”
- To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue.“They were in a huddle, conferring about something.”
Where does confer come from?
From Early Modern English conferre, from Middle French conférer, from Old French conferer, from Latin cōnferō.
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Words that rhyme with confer
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Questions about saying confer
How do you pronounce confer?
Say kun-FUR. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confer?
Confer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: kun · FUR.
Is confer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈfɜː/ (kun-FUR).